Indian cycling will grow once medals come internationally: CFI

The exorbitant cost of equipment is a hindrance but cycling can flourish in India once the country starts winning medals at international events like the Asian Games, national federation Secretary General Onkar Singh said today.

Onkar said cycling's profile in the country has improved in the last few years but it still needs government support through big spending before it reaches the stage of self sustenance like any other sport.

"A cycle costs Rs 5 lakh, a wheel will cost you Rs 1 lakh and 20 thousand and even a tyre will cost you Rs 20,000. So, it is very difficult for a common man to take up cycling.

There has to be some support from the government, state governments specifically," Onkar told

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